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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.04, 838.17 and 605.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.04, 838.17 and 605.82 is: 836.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.04 : 838.17 = 605.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.04/838.17 = 605.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.04x = 838.17 × 605.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.04x = 507,780.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,780.15/607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.49

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